Travertine is a smooth and very hard type of limestone formed over thousands of years by Mother Nature. It is a durable and aesthetically appealing stone product with no two stones exactly alike which makes it an exciting stone product to add value to your home. Because of its denseness and durability, it has a variety of uses, both indoors and outdoors. It is perfect for not only walls and floors, but also for wet areas and in exterior areas such as pool surrounds. Colours range from white to tan to crème with surfaces ranging from a “tumbled” old-world look, to a honed matte type finish (the most popular), to a brushed look or to a polished, glossy surface. The pores in Travertine can also be filled in with a coloured resin or cement to give a solid surface.

The best time to seal Travertine tiles is of course when they are first laid. However, this is not always possible; therefore, a thorough cleaning of the stone surface with a low pH cleaner is essential prior to sealing the surface.

We believe the best sealant choice is the use of an Impregnator sealer that helps protect the tile against the ingress of water and oil-based stains while maintaining the natural look of the Travertine tile.
Sure Seal Sealants Australia, with over 35 years in the protective coating industry, recommends its Sure Seal® 24/7 Stone Impregnator suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. This water-based impregnator is a non-flammable, environmentally friendly, no odour, penetrating sealer which provides extraordinary protection from water and oil based stains. It is easy to apply and there is no need to worry about wiping off any excess product. This impregnator is very popular because of its long-lasting durability, ease of application and maintenance of the treated surface. Sure Seal® 24/7 Stone Impregnator has a proven track record of performance not only in Australia, but in major resorts in the South Pacific, in Europe and in the United States.

Sure Seal® 24/7 Stone Impregnator is recommended for application on Travertine tiles around swimming pools as it not only provides protection from oil and water based stains, but it also resists both chlorine and salt water penetration. It will not change the colour or texture of the treated surface. Therefore, the treated surface will not become slippery preventing the possibility of a slip and fall accident.
Maintenance of the treated surface is quite easy. Use a low Ph cleaner (no acid based detergents, cleansers or abrasive products), applied with a microfibre sponge or mop with warm water and rinse thoroughly.

Sure Seal® 24/7 Stone Impregnator will last for many years, but in heavy walkway areas we recommend that you test yearly and re-apply if necessary.

Hi guys my brother gave us some leftover travetine tiles what’s the best sealer you guys sell have about 40 sqm and is it wise to do twice once when you lay before grouting and then after grouting thanks

Hi Mark, thanks for your enquiry. You will need 1L of sure seal impregnating sealer which is priced at $65. As this product is only available instore, please give us a call on (02) 8728 7800 for more information or to place an order.

Friends have offered to lay Travetine pavers in our patio. They have completed half a dozen indoor floor tiling jobs (of which I’ve seen several and they look great) however laying Travetine outdoor pavers is a bit different. I’m mostly concerned about the sealing stage – can this be done by non-professional tilers?

Hi there, thanks for your inquiry. Yes, with the right equipment, sealing shouldn’t be a problem for anyone. We do recommend a water based impregnating sealer for the best results. We have these sealers in stock.

Thank you for your enquiry. If you’re after a matt finish sealant for travertine, Sure Seal 24/7 Stone Water Base Impregnating Sealer is what we’d recommend. It comes in 1L, 5L and 20L variants. The effect is longer lasting than a traditional sealant as it penetrates the body of the tiles. For more details, please visit us or call us on 9892 4833.